Best Birthday Parties for Kids in London

Celebrate your child's birthday in London with one of these fantastic parties.

Whether your little ones want to explore the rainforest, or go horse-riding, you can do it in London.

Many venues will do the planning and the clearing up for you - they'll even throw in a goodie bag! So all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the party.

London Dungeon

Venture into the London Dungeon and let your little monsters come to face-to-face with London's grisly past. Choose from the Sweeney Todd or Traitor birthday packages. Both include fast track entry, a tour, a goodie bag and a souvenir photo. You'll also get all the usual frights, live shows, actors and special effects that make the London Dungeon famous! From £20 per person.

NAMCO

Can't decide whether to go bowling, hit the arcades or something more adventurous? You can do it all at NAMCO. The entertainment centre will host your child's birthday party, including bowling, dinner, bumper cars and arcade tokens. There's also balloons, goodie bags and party invitations thrown in - all for just £9.95 per child. That's a lot of fun for under a tenner!

London Eye

Hire a children's birthday party capsule and your children will enjoy a one-hour flight on the London Eye with a tasty party menu, a fruit shoot drink and a curly wurly birthday cake. Adults can enjoy a glass of champagne each, as they take in the spectacular views of London. Children also receive a souvenir goodie bag. £28.87 per person.

Imli

For a tasty and affordable kids' birthday party, head to Indian restaurant Imli. Their special kids' menu is lightly spiced and designed to be gentle on young tummies. Even better, it's only £5.95 for three child-sized courses. For children's parties of 10 or more, Imli will even provide you with a complimentary birthday cake.

Queens Ice and Bowl

Whether your kids want to bowl, ice-skate or play at being Girls Aloud with some karaoke, they can do it all at Queens Ice and Bowl. Book a birthday package and enjoy one activity for £12.99 or two activities for £15.99, along with a choice of pizza, sandwiches or a hotdog. Queens also provide invitations, party bags, ice cream and a party table.

Rainforest Cafe

Little monkeys will love a tropical birthday dinner in this jungle-themed restaurant. The Rainforest Café organise everything including invitations, party bags and food. The package includes a main course, dessert, and drink from the kids menu. Then tuck into a delicious triple chocolate layer cake! £14.50 per child.

Chelsea FC

Footie-mad kids can follow in the footsteps of their heroes with a Chelsea FC birthday. Score a hat trick with a private stadium tour; five-a-side football game; and a Chelsea gift and certificate for each child. The party package includes invitations and food can be added. £25 per child

Westway Stables

Enjoy an active birthday with a children's party at Westway Stables. The kids will love making a fuss of the ponies with an hour of grooming, followed by an hour of riding games. The party is suitable for riders and non-riders as adult helpers are on hand if required. Once you've worked up an appetite, tuck into the food, including a free cake for parties of more than 10. £35 per child.

Royal Air Force Museum

Ensure your party takes off at The Royal Air Force Museum. Budding pilots will be treated to activity sheets, a hot lunch, fruit juice, jelly, and goodie bag. Children can also go on the flight simulator for an additional cost. Groups of 8-20 children are welcome. £12.50 per child

Smarty Paints

Give the kids a craft project for their birthday treat! Smarty Paints offers painting parties where kids can happily paint their own ceramic pot, plate or t-shirt. Materials are provided and the venue can also offer refreshments (or you can arrange your own.) The birthday child will also get a commemorative plate. Prices vary according to number of children and the party space must be booked in advance.

V&A Museum of Childhood

Nurture your child's creative side with a birthday at the V&A Museum of Childhood. This museum explores the themes of childhood past and present with a range of exhibitions, such as Fashion for Kids (exploring the world of children's clothing). Hire the party room and choose from extras such as catering and arts and craft activities. From £100.